Thousands attend Waskimo revival in Regina

The Waskimo festival was brought back for Family Day after being idle for 14 years.

The day was full of activities for anyone to take part in, including an indoor kids carnival, skating on Wascana lake, and ice sailing.

New this year was the game of cricket being played on ice.

President of the Cavaliers Cricket Club in Regina, Richard Singh, said the game on ice makes for a little more fun.

“This is the first time this has ever happened on the lake,” said Singh. “I’m born and raised in Saskatchewan, so I’ve been to lots of Waskimos and it’s never been done, so I contacted the organizer and put this together.”

Although she didn’t participate, Karen Maxwell enjoyed watching the game nearby.